Tragic End to Hindu Girl in Pakistan [Shikarpur, Sindh, Pakistan]

(Reported as seen)

In a heart-wrenching incident that unfolded on January 27th, 2019, a Hindu girl, Rajkumari Talreja, was shot dead in Shikarpur, Sindh, Pakistan, by a Muslim man named Agha Salar Khan Pathan. The motive behind the horrific act was Rajkumari’s refusal to convert to Islam and marry Agha Salar.

In Pakistan, the conversion to Islam is often a prerequisite for Hindu women to marry Muslim men. However, the reverse is virtually impossible, creating a disparity in the treatment of individuals from different faiths. Even simple interactions between Hindu men and Muslim women can lead to fatal consequences, as highlighted in the case of Himraj, who faced violence for talking to a Muslim girl.

Agha Salar, who had been stalking Rajkumari for an extended period, took a drastic step when she rejected his advances. Enraged and humiliated by her refusal, Agha Salar reportedly told Rajkumari, “Either you come to me, or I won’t let you be with another one.” When she steadfastly refused once again, he resorted to violence, shooting her dead. In a tragic turn of events, Agha Salar also took his own life.

Rajkumari, due to marry a Hindu boy named Akash Kewalramani on February 3rd, 2019, became a victim of a heinous crime just days before her wedding. The wedding, scheduled at the Global Marquees ‘Vintage’ near FTC Building in Karachi, Pakistan, was overshadowed by this senseless act of violence.

This incident sheds light on the challenges faced by religious minorities in Pakistan, where religious conversions are often forced, leading to tragic consequences. The tragic tale of Rajkumari Talreja serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need to address issues of religious intolerance and violence in the region.